Beneficial nematodes

They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are free-living, feeding

Greenhouse crop pollination

production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural [...] With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their behavior. Our team of experts is dedicated to [...] systems that mimic and enhance the natural process to optimize crop production. Our flagship product, Natupol, is a game-changer in horticultural pollination

Natutec Scout

Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] Management strategy. A crop scouting tool for everyone Early detection of pest and disease outbreaks Detect the presence of pests and diseases earlier than

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal [...] Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue and causes a genetic change in the plant. How to prevent Crazy roots, hairy [...] , infection is characterized by excessive root growth (crazy roots). In greenhouse vegetables, the roots overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several [...] vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal circumstances it can entirely replace the use of chemicals. Koppert [...] pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema feltiae, Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (and other species/strains

Beneficial microorganisms

biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed [...] anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization:

Blueberry

management in blueberry Integrated pest management ( IPM ) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that [...] monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can [...] into an IPM strategy, growers reduce the use of chemical pesticides and promote a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to crop management. By im

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe [...] larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction [...] reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed

Crop Protection

biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial organisms [...] enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical pesticides often harm soil organisms, pollinators, and beneficial insects [...] biocontrol solutions enhance soil and plant health . When microorganisms establish themselves in the soil, they create a fertile and balanced environment, promoting

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] both fruit set and quality. They are robust and carry out their valuable work even in unfavorable weather conditions, low temperatures and low light intensities [...] pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately